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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,170

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $6,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,436

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $7,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSM-ClassM-Class
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $86,295 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $81,980 $36,968 $45,105
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595   690 690
Panoramic sunroof     1,450    
Luxury Package     2,500    
Lighting Package       890 890
Comfort Package       1,450 1,450
Premium Package       6,150 3,750
Sunroof       1,390 1,290
Obstacle detection, rear       750 750
Rear side airbags       385 385
Satellite radio       500 500
Rear air vents with automatic controls       750 750
Heated front seats       690  
Proximity key         1,080
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530   642 642
Panoramic sunroof     1,291    
Luxury Package     2,225    
Lighting Package       828 828
Comfort Package       1,349 1,349
Premium Package       5,720 3,488
Sunroof       1,293 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear       698 698
Rear side airbags       358 358
Satellite radio       465 465
Rear air vents with automatic controls       698 698
Heated front seats       642  
Proximity key         1,004
Options (change) 595 595 3,950 13,645 11,535
Options (change) 530 530 3,516 12,693 10,730
Destination 995 995 995 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $61,085 $72,685 $92,240 $54,170 $60,810
Total Invoice $58,045 $69,065 $87,491 $50,436 $56,610

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,754
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSM-ClassM-Class
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V6420hp V6640hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 1380, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$61,085$72,685$92,240$54,170$60,810
Adjustments for Features-3,005-5,530-3,9800-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,080$67,155$88,260$54,170$60,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,075$30,180$0$6,365
Total Invoice$58,045$69,065$87,491$50,436$56,610
Adjustments for Features-2,855-5,255-3,7750-256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,190$63,810$83,716$50,436$56,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,620$28,526$0$5,918

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSM-ClassM-Class
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200   
Backup collision intervention $150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0$0  
Following distance indicator$25$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Performance traction management  $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0  
Rearview camera  $200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key$5$5$5  
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0$0  
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera  $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net   $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat   $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500  
Differential cooler  $0  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Carbon fiber hood  $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows $100   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Approach detection$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Boost gauge $75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Headlight washers   $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$11,110$13,635$12,085$8,105$8,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,005$5,530$3,980$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,855-5,255-3,7750-256

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20182006
ModelCTSM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in114.7 in
Length195.5 in188.5 in
Width72.2 in75.2 in
Height57.2 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.7 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.772.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested45032%
Total Not Requested95068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested52552%
Total Not Requested49048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Total Requested245066%
Total Not Requested127534%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested52552%
Total Not Requested49048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested75033%

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